Cost of living in Thies is 53% higher than in Goodlands (without rent).
Rent in Thies is 50% more expensive than in Goodlands.
Cost of living including rent in Thies is 51% higher than in Goodlands.
Food in Thies is 22% more expensive than in Goodlands.
Transport in Thies is 284% more expensive than in Goodlands.
| Thies | Goodlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Thies | Goodlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 4.93 $ | 5.4 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 61 $ | 32.8 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.81 $ | 5.46 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.44 $ | 2.39 $ | 
| Capuccino | 4.32 $ | 2.33 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 1.22 $ | 0.95 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.87 $ | 1.46 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.53 $ | 0.73 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.99 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.85 $ | 1.98 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 11.8 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 6.58 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.13 $ | 13.2 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 1.81 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 1.88 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 2.06 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.23 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.5 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 $ | 0.33 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 1.59 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.8 $ | 9.81 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.58 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 1.51 $ | 6.58 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 0.88 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 24.9 $ | 28.1 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.65 $ | 1.58 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 29 $ | 20.6 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.5 $ | 22.8 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.83 $ | 6.78 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.69 $ | 5.17 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.73 $ | 1.85 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.19 $ | 1.5 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 79.2 $ | 25.9 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 123 $ | 40.5 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 48.7 $ | 33.6 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 305 $ | 272 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 910 $ | 568 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 790 $ | 383 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,911 $ | 666 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,531 $ | 1,136 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,440 $ | 855 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 378 $ | 510 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.13 % | 6.15 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.7 $ | 27.2 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.38 $ | 5.45 $ | 
| Haircut | 10.5 $ | 8.83 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83 $ | 91.3 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.7 $ | 59.2 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 255 $ | 220 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,988 $ | 3,926 $ |